Kuna Crest Traverse, Yosemite National Park (CA)

Tuolumne County, California, United States

17.5 miles (28.2 km) · 5,517 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Kuna Crest Traverse, Yosemite National Park (CA) is a 17.5-mile loop route in Tuolumne County, California, United States, gaining 5,517 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 9.4 miles gaining 3,849 feet at an average 16.4% grade. About 58% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	17.5 mi (28.2 km)
Elevation gain	5,517 ft (1,682 m)
Average gain	315 ft per mile (60 m per km)
Longest climb	8.9 mi, 3,413 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	211.4%
Runnable	58% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	41%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Kuna Crest Traverse, Yosemite National Park (CA)

How much elevation gain does Kuna Crest Traverse, Yosemite National Park (CA) have?

Kuna Crest Traverse, Yosemite National Park (CA) has 5,517 ft (1,682 m) of elevation gain over 17.5 miles (28.2 km). That averages 315 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kuna Crest Traverse, Yosemite National Park (CA)?

The difficulty score for Kuna Crest Traverse, Yosemite National Park (CA) is 15.6 of 100. That is harder than 84.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 58% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kuna Crest Traverse, Yosemite National Park (CA)?

The longest climb on Kuna Crest Traverse, Yosemite National Park (CA) runs 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and gains 3,413 ft (1,040 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 211.4%.